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A photograph of drummers playing dhol drums at an outdoor sandy riverside gathering. In the foreground a man in a red-and-blue knitted vest with a white scarf plays a drum slung over his shoulder. Beside him a young man in a green-and-white striped sweater plays another drum, and a man in a blue vest and maroon shawl strikes a drum with a stick. Behind them stands a man in an orange turban and orange shirt, a man in white dhoti and shawl, and women in orange and saffron saris. A decorated ratha with orange and marigold garlands and bells stands in the background under a canopy, with a white temple tower and a large banner beyond. Approximately 15 people are visible. No clearly identifiable a person is present.

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February 12 20132013-02-12A street procession at a Kumbh Mela-style gathering. Several young drummers in the foreground play drums, one in a brown woven vest with purple cloth at his head, another in a red-and-white striped sweater. Behind them a banner shows a portrait of a smiling woman in a red sari and bindi, labelled with Nithyananda text and a dove logo. Saffron flags and a decorated ceremonial staff rise above the crowd, with men in white dhotis and red sashes walking nearby. A brass ritual item is raised at left.2013-02-10February 12 20132013-02-12A street procession moves along a wide dirt road lined with crowds and makeshift stalls. Drummers in the foreground play large orange-shelled drums, with the lead drummer in a blue vest and white shirt and another in a green striped top. Behind them, men in white dhotis and orange or red kurtas walk, and a man rides a decorated camel carrying an orange-clothed figure. Several people hold tall poles topped with orange and yellow triangular flags and colourful banners. The scene is set outdoors under hazy sky with signs and rooftops in the background.2013-02-12Outdoor street scene on a brick-paved ground beside a steel railway bridge, with a large crowd of onlookers. Two drummers in the centre play tall wooden drums with a striped-shirt drummer on the left and a drummer in a blue vest and patterned sash on the right. In the foreground a man in a grey-and-black checked sweater and a saffron-orange dhoti stands at the front, beside a man in a beige shirt and trousers. A small boy in a light blue shirt and pink shorts stands at left. Women in saris and men in shawls, caps and turbans fill the background. No identifiable a person depiction is visible; the people appear to be devotees and attendees.2013-02-12A street procession on a dusty road, with a crowd of men walking in front of a camel carrying a rider holding a tall orange flag, and another camel and rider further back. Foreground drummers in vests and wrapped scarves beat orange drums with sticks. Many men wear white kurta and dhoti with red or saffron cloth around the waist and some carry orange and red flags on poles. Parked white cars and roadside hoardings line the route under hazy sky.2013-02-12Outdoor street procession on a dusty road with hazy sky and power lines. Drummers in front play large orange-shell dhol drums with sticks, including a man in a green-and-white striped shirt and a man in a blue vest. Several men in white dhoti and bare chest carry orange triangular flags on poles, and two riders sit on camels decorated with colourful cloth and tall banners. A bearded sadhu in saffron-orange robe and a bearded man with a white rudraksha-style garland walk nearby, and a visible sign on the right shows Hindi text. Crowd members in ordinary clothes walk alongside. Scene suggests a religious procession with drums, flags and camels.2013-02-12February 10 20132013-02-10A street procession moves along a road under a concrete overpass. Many men carry tall saffron-orange flags on poles, and camels with riders walk in the background. In the foreground, a young man in a green-and-white striped zip jacket looks toward the camera, with a drummer beside him playing a barrel drum. Another drummer in a brown vest and blue scarf plays a snare-style drum, and a man in a dark jacket and red scarf shakes a small hand cymbal. Several men in white dhoti-style garments wear rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and white shawls. Banners and colourful decorated poles line the route, and a cameraman films the procession from the right.2013-02-12A crowded outdoor scene at a festival ground with many people, most in orange or saffron robes and white or cream clothing. In the foreground, several men play hand drums, one in a dark vest and blue-grey scarf, another in a white shirt, and a young man in a green striped shirt beside them. Beneath a tall decorated gateway reading Sri Panchayati Akhada Mahanirvani, saffron flags and a white banner with a bird emblem flutter. Tents, a row of vehicles and distant poles fill the background under hazy skies.2013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12February 12 20132013-02-12